Crewel work.

First, glad to hear you are good to go. Second there is a crewel stitch, long armed cross stitch used in crewel.

I sometimes use cross stitches in crewel pieces, but only as a filling stitch.

Olwyn Mary in New Orleans

The "X" that caught my eye was about 1/2" across, as part of a border.

Alex

Lol, yes, I don't recall using one that large !

I've found many stitches are shared among the various needlearts - ribbon, counted thread, surfacework.

Cheryl

Very glad to hear that you got a clean bill of health. I've always wanted to try Crewel and Needlepoint, Bargello but nobody I know knows how. I bought the Carolyn Ambuter complete book of needlepoint thinking that I could teach myself some stitches but I've been waylaid by the counted cross stitch piece Sleepy Hollow (the one with the Headless Horseman carrying his pumpkin head).

The Art of Crewel Embroidery by Mildred Davis is my favourite crewel book - old, too old for an ISBN number - but found usually on places like alibris.com. Carolyn Ambuters canvas book is also excellent.

I like "Erica Wilson's Embroidery Book." Also out of print, but available on the second hand sites. It covers a wide range of different embroidery styles and techniques.

Olwyn Mary in New Orleans

I'm going to add the Davis book to my "wish list". I have the Ambuters book and love it.

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I have the Ambuter book in my collection too. I wonder how many of us own it?

Lucille

I've got a copy. I see this book all the time at used bookstores.

Donna in Virginia

I think it had a very large printing as I bought mine new in one of those mall book sales. It was already discounted, which made me happy!

Saw some rain and a little wind. My Mom on Cape Cod saw a little more wind, but nothing much compared to past storms with less press.

Cheryl

Came ashore just south of Halifax at hurricane strength, having crossed very warm water. Unfortunately a man I know lost his life trying to save a boat, he was such a sensible man I can't believe he tried to do it. Ran a boatyard.

It was a miserable day, had to keep the windows shut because of driving rain and the temperature was hot and humid. Lots of lovely old trees uprooted in Halifax. I was good, my camera and I did not leave the building.

That is sad news. His boat or one in his yard.

Glad to know you are fine!

I have the feeling that where it happened it likely was a boat belonging to someone else and he probably knew they were away etc. Very sad anyway.